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THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

Specific Information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

Application Opening: December 6, 2024

Recruitment ID: CCT-1823-C00187

This recruitment is open continuously and has no closing date.

Are you interested in supporting City departments problem-solve for homelessness, environmental sustainability, transportation, green spaces, public safety, and other key city services? If you are passionate about making a difference at the local level, are a curious and open thinker, and enjoy analysis, this job may be the right fit. The City and County of San Francisco is looking to hire multiple Senior Administrative Analysts to be part of the City workforce of nearly 40,000 staff and growing. This is a unique opportunity to get direct insights into how San Francisco's $14 billion budget is used to provide high-quality services for residents, workers, and visitors. We are looking for candidates with a passion for public service.

In addition to establishing a career with purpose and opportunity for professional growth, the City offers excellent benefits that include: competitive salaries; medical, dental, and vision insurance; defined benefit retirement plan; deferred compensation plan; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a generous paid time off package.

Job Description

As a Senior Administrative Analyst, you will be responsible for directing and performing challenging, complex, and sensitive projects that require a high level of expertise in various areas such as budgeting, financial, economic and data analysis, legislative and administrative policy, and contract administration. In this senior journey-level role, you will lead projects, provide guidance to junior staff, and serve as a key resource for departmental management.

The current City policy requires on-site work with some flexibility for telecommute schedules.

Senior Policy Analysts lead and perform in-depth research and analysis on special projects or high-profile public issues. Develop policy recommendations as well as prepare materials for publication such as policy memos and hearing materials by using analytical tools. Key duties include:

• Understanding department policy priorities and working with stakeholders, and tracking relevant local, state, and federal legislation and regulations that may impact the department.
• Spearheading comprehensive policy analysis and research efforts, including issue identification, report preparation, and expert recommendation generation.
• Continuously tracking local, state, and federal legislation, offering informed advice to senior management on compliance and financial impacts of new regulations.
• Developing, implementing, and managing required reporting systems, ensuring seamless compliance with legislative reporting mandates.

Senior Budget Analysts coordinate, develop, manage, and monitor departmental budget proposals, which may range from moderately complex to highly complex. Key duties include:

• Skillfully negotiating budget proposals, collaborating both within the department and with external agencies, to ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently and in line with departmental objectives.
• Preparing meticulously detailed budget line-item narratives, comprehensive analyses, and well-justified recommendations, providing essential information for annual and supplemental budget requests.
• Analyzing budget expenditures and revenues, identifying critical trends to inform decision-making. Producing insightful financial and statistical reports that contribute to informed financial management and strategy.

Senior Contracts Analysts support the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. They will collaborate and build relationships with other key departments overseeing contract monitoring and execution like the Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) and the City Attorney's Office. Key duties include:

• Leading the oversight of contract processes, including the facilitation of informal and formal bid processes, throughout the entire procurement cycle, to ensure successful contract execution.
• Playing a pivotal role in crafting vital contract documents and offering valuable insights as a trusted thought partner on contract-related matters.

Senior Data Analysts conduct data and programmatic analysis using analytical programs. Key duties include:

• Leading data analysis efforts by utilizing analytical programs to derive meaningful findings and actionable recommendations, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Creating data visualizations, maps, and streamlined dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau, or other dashboarding technologies.

Senior Finance Analysts assist with fiscal accounting, budget analysis and reporting, billing, revenue collection, and debt management. Key duties include:

• Analyzing the overall financial condition of a department, preparing financial statements and reports to various funding agencies throughout the fiscal year.
• Planning and performing economic and/or financial analyses including forecasting and revenue/expense projections.

Senior Grants Analysts lead analytical work related to grants management and compliance. Key duties include:

• Monitoring detailed and complex budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within budget.
• Learning about grant policies and compliance standards of different grantors.

Qualifications

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work.

Substitution:
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

Administrative Analyst Core Exam (Weight: 100%)
Candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the online Administrative Analyst Core Exam.

WHERE TO APPLY

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.